Kirkman Pushes County Local Option In Short Session
Senator Roscoe Kirkman outlines support for a county local option bill during a possible short extra session, urging economy with three key measures including funds for state institutions and night rider regulation. Ratliff, allied with Wayne county, stays silent on local option, while Kirkman opposes Governor Hanly’s call for the session but backs state action on night riders.
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Indiana
Palladium
Reecee BE. Kirkman
Kirkman
Hanly
Wayne County
Wayne
Union
Ratliff
Walter S. Ratliff
Indianapolis
Ratiff
Vincennes University Te Xure
Bonds Forfeited for Belated Fredericks and Two Others
Not only was the bond of Belated Fredericks, a fugitive pickpocket, forfeited yesterday, but by court order the bonds of Thomas Johnson and Frank Smith, known as Croked Neck, at $200 each, were forfeited. All three crooks were noted "dips" and were arrested a year ago last summer when the Barnum Bailey circus was in the city.
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Fredericks
Thomas Johnson
Frank
Smith
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Richmond Fall Festival scales back balloon and parade plans
The executive committee of the Richmond Fall Festival announces no balloon race or aeroplane display due to high costs. C A Coey would require 100 per day for ballooning and transportation, while Orville Wright’s appearance is deemed unaffordable. The Boys Brigade parade is nearly scrapped, with R E McDonald of New Castle seeking festival cover for transport. B F Parsons campaigns farmers to submit displays, matching state fair prizes, as townsfolk anticipate the event.
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Orville Wright
Richmond
Wright
C. A. Coey
Chicago
Coey
Boys’ Brigade
R. E.mcdonald
D Company
New Castle
Fall Festival Association
B. F. Parsons
Parsons
Muncie Brewers Threaten Illegal Vote Action
Muncie police and Republican committees join anti temperance groups to stop a planned colonization scheme by brewers and saloon forces aimed at influencing the Delaware county special election for state representatives Otto Williamson and Lewis G. Cowing. Authorities warn of wholesale arrests and poll watchers from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware County
Indiana
Republican County Central Committee
Anti-Saloon League
Good Citizens League
Otto Williamson
Lewis G. Cowing
Wayne County temperance drive could spark local option clash
The Wayne County Civic League has written to all county candidates seeking positions on temperance and local option. Silence is presumed anti liquor support. Local liquor dealers warn of a hard fight to keep Wayne County wet as dry forces organize for the coming challenge.
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Civic League
Wayne County Civic League
League
Druggist Fined on Two Charges in Circuit Court
In circuit court Judge Fox fined A. D. Monninger 50 dollars plus costs for violating the Beardsley act and 10 dollars plus costs for selling liquor without a license after pleas of guilty. Prosecution witness Tangeman did not testify. clerk Everett Benham was dismissed as a witness and the liquor on Sunday charge against him was dropped.
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Fox
A. D. Monninger
Beardsley
William Tangeman
Monninger
Everett Benham
Jessup
Benham
Sundar
Hughes Named for Governor Amidst Great Excitement
Charles Evans Hughes of New York City was nominated by the Republican state convention on the first ballot for governor of New York. He carried 127 votes to 151 for James Wadsworth Jr and 21 for John K. Stewart, with the nomination made unanimous. The convention, held in Saratoga, erupted as Hughes’ total surpassed the required 406 votes, ending a bitter factional fight and prompting jubilant scenes as the roll call concluded.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles Evans Hughes
New York City
New York
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston County
John K. Stewart
Montgomery
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Timothy J. Woodruff
New York County
Nassau County
Hughes
Herbert Parsons
Weather Summary for Indiana and Ohio Regions
Fair conditions continue with light to fresh east and southeast winds across Indiana tonight and Thursday. Ohio likewise sees fair weather with warmer conditions in the north, and light to fresh east and northeast winds through Thursday.
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Indiana
Ohio
Hughes Renominated by New York Republicans After Bitter Fight
Governor Hughes won the party nomination at the New York state Republican convention after a bitter contest. He defeated strong opponents who opposed his renomination, achieving a victory seen as one of the greatest in recent years.
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Hughes
New York
Wrights Hold Aerial Records In The Air
Wilbur Wright of Dayton set a 39 minute 19 second flight in Le Mans eclipsing all prior aeroplane records. He traversed about 26 miles at an average height of 50 feet before fuel ran out. The Wrights now hold all world aeroplane records.
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France
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Wright
Wright Brothers
Berlin
Halensee
Plan for new Republican Club in Jackson township
Republicans of Jackson township meet tonight in Cambridge City Town Hall to organize a western Wayne county Republican club. Many voters are expected, with plans to aid the Republican ticket. A preliminary meeting was held last week with temporary leadership by P H Zehring and P E Frazee. All Jackson township Republicans are urged to attend.
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Jackson Township
Cambridge City
Wayne County
Trussler
P. H. Zehring
P. E. Frazee
Love of Music Draws Local Democrat Into Republican Ranks
Frank H. Menke a barber and former Democrat deserted his party after sampling the Republican glee club near headquarters. Hypnotized by songs mocking Bryan he joined the Republicans, singing with their harmony at the precincts. The wedding day performance also featured the club, prompting a Democrat guest to depart in a huff.
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Frank H. Menke
Menke
Republican Glee Club
Shop Harmony
Mefike
Mr. Bryan
Menks
Ace Bentlan
Republican Warblers
Sao
Glee Club
Uncertainty in Camps as Parties Plan Caucus Action
Indianapolis Sept 16 The uncertainty over local option legislation grows as Republicans plan a bicameral caucus to secure votes and preserve the governor Hanly program. Brewing interests may pressure wavering lawmakers while Democrats contemplate a caucus to block the measure amid fears of desertions and political fallout.
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Uie
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Indiana AntiSaloon League
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